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3-Days Tatacoa Desert and Villavieja Tour
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3 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
If you want to know how diverse Colombia is, we invite you to explore a place that seems to be from another planet. On this 3-day trip, you can venture through the most important places in this region of Huila and appreciate its culture, traditions, heritage, customs, and much more. Visit the exotic landscapes of the Tataoca Desert, both its red and gray desert. Participate in a talk at the astronomical observatory and an observation experience. Also, visit the Paleontological Museum and the Totumo Museum. And finally, enjoy a canoe ride on the Magdalena River, the most important in the country. A whole adventure not to be missed!
What's Included
- Experiences included in the itinerary
- Private local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in private transportation
- All risk insurance
- Two nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja
- Breakfast on the first day
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra purchases
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up our clients anywhere within, Neiva or Villavieja - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Benito Salas Airport.
What To Expect
Cultural visit and astronomical observation
1 Stop
Villavieja
In the afternoon of the first day, our local guide will pick you up at your hotel to start an interesting City Tour of Villavieja. Visit the Paleontological Museum, and the Museum Casa Artesanal del Totumo. Visit the most important places of Villavieja to learn about the traditions, customs, and history of the town. At night visit the astronomical observatory and participate in a talk to learn from the astronomer about the constellations and stars. Participate in an observation experience through telescopes.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja (Yararaka, Villaparaíso o Colonial, according to availability)
Visit the Tatacoa Desert and the Magdalena river
1 Stop
Desierto de la Tatacoa
On the morning of this day, take a motocanoa ride on the Magdalena River. The fishermen will tell you about the myths and legends of the region. The guide will explain about the fauna and flora that can be sighted. And if you want to relax a little, you can jump into the water and enjoy the river for a while. In the afternoon, you will begin your hike through the exotic landscapes of this ecosystem. Visit the deserts of El Cusco, Los Hoyos, and the red zone of the desert. An ecosystem that seems to be from another planet.
7 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja (Yararaka, Villaparaíso o Colonial, according to availability)
Meals : Breakfast
Finish your tour in Villavieja
1 Stop
Villavieja
On the last day, you will enjoy your morning free until check-out time at your accommodation. This will be the end of an incomparable tour through this traditional and charming region of Colombia.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja (Yararaka, Villaparaíso o Colonial, according to availability)
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot
- You can choose from where to start the tour: Neiva or Villavieja
- If any of the rides (arrival or departure) takes place in Neiva, please choose Neiva as the option.
- Tour in alliance with local operator
Operated by Gran Colombia Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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